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Income tax
Tax rates hit historic low in 2009
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Jeff Horwich
Jul 11, 2012
A new report from the Congressional Budget Office says the tax rates paid by most Americans were at near-record lows in 2009. Who's paying less, who's paying more, and what's causing the change?
British budget to be unveiled with focus on income tax
Mar 21, 2012
A former British finance minister once threatened to “squeeze the rich until the pips squeak," but that won’t like be the message of today.
IRS may have money waiting for you
Jan 27, 2012
Today is Earned Income Tax Credit Day, which highlights the benefit for low- and moderate-wage earners.
Romney's taxes highlight low rates on investment income
Jan 24, 2012
The Republican candidate paid 13.9 percent of his income in federal taxes in 2010, a lower percentage than many people with less income pay. But higher tax rates on Mitt Romney's investment income would raise taxes for others, too.
Americans' feelings on the tax code
Jan 24, 2012
Should the rich be taxed more? And how much more? Americans offered their latest opinions to Gallup.
A look behind Romney's taxes
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Kai Ryssdal
Jan 24, 2012
The U.S. tax code can be a cumbersome beast. How did Mitt Romney manage to pay roughly 15 percent in taxes last year?
Year-end tax tips
Dec 15, 2011
The holiday madness is upon us. But, between shopping and holiday party planning, taxpayers can still take steps to save on their 2011 taxes. There are a few last-minutes opportunities to consider by December 31.
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Decisions the super committee delayed
Nov 22, 2011
In delaying a budget cut solution, the super committee has put off decisions on Social Security payroll tax cuts, unemployment benefits for Americans, and other tools that could affect your family.
Tax Day moves to April 18, IRS ditches paper tax forms
Jan 31, 2011
No, April 18th isn't a typo. That's the date income tax returns are due this year....
MIDDAY UPDATE: Illinois raises income tax, California's budget, and Haiti -- One year later
Jan 12, 2011
Illinois state legislators raised the state income tax from 3 percent to 5 percent, a 66 percent hike. In plain terms, if you owed the Illinois...